Episode #106 – Thoughts on DisciplineDiscipline seems to be something that we all have, and yet some seem to have more than others. Discipline is something that we always want more of, and in this episode Simon Drew suggests that maybe discipline isn’t as elusive as we may think and that maybe it’s as simple as making…

Episode #105 – We Are All SlavesThe Stoics taught that we are all slaves in one way or another. Some are slaves to sex, others to pride, and some are slaves to drugs or alcohol. This is less of a physical slavery, and more of an internal enslavement. In this episode Simon Drew shares a…

Episode #104 – The View From AboveOne of the most important lessons that we can learn from Stoic philosophy is how to correctly value everything that we think, feel, perceive, see, and experience in life. Most people just accept that whatever they’re feeling or thinking is right and reasonable, but Stoicism teaches us to step…

Episode #103 – The True Purpose of PhilosophyThere are many definitions of philosophy, but Stoicism teaches us that the true purpose of philosophy is to improve our lives. In this episode, Simon Drew shares a passage from Epictetus where he explains what philosophy is, how it is used, and how it can be beneficial to…

Episode #102 – Interview with Scott HebertIn this episode Simon Drew has a wide-ranging conversation with Scott Hebert. ABOUT THE GUEST: Scott Hebert is a veteran of the Stoic podcasting sphere. He is the host and creator of the Stoic Mettle podcast, and he spends his days working on his own farm (Flavourful Farms) where he…

Episode #101 – Value the Message, Not the MessengerIn a time when identity politics and tribalism are the norm, it’s important now more than ever for us to learn how to think clearly and rationally about truths and ideas. When the masses are following people and ideologies, it’s important for us as Stoics to be…

Episode #100 – What Makes The Difference? It’s been an amazing ride so far, and we’re already up to our 100th episode! In this episode Simon Drew shares his gratitude to all supporters of the show, talks about some goals for the future of the podcast, and shares some tips for what will make the big…

Episode #99 – Interview with Brian WilliamsonIn this episode Simon Drew has a wide-ranging conversation with Brian Williamson. ABOUT THE GUEST: Brian is a husband, father of three, and grandfather of two (and one on the way). He owns a 7-figure nutrition company, focusing on the Ketogenic Diet, and stoicism is something he’s always been drawn…

Episode #98 – Interview with Ward FarnsworthIn this episode Simon Drew has a wide ranging conversation with Ward Farnsworth, author of a new book called “The Practicing Stoic”. ABOUT THE GUEST: Ward Farnsworth is Dean of the University of Texas School of Law. He was educated at Wesleyan University and the University of Chicago, and taught previously…

Episode #97 – Stoicism and CompassionStoicism is not a philosophy that encourages us to harden up and become emotionless beings, although that is sometimes how it is portrayed. Some believe that Stoicism says little about our need to have compassion and charity towards humanity, but in this episode Simon Drew shares some wise words from…

Stoicism is the ultimate philosophy for an well-lived life. No matter what stage of your life you’re in, there are Stoic principles that can completely transform the way that you live, and the way that you see the world around you.

My name is Simon Drew, and I am dedicated to sharing the joy of this extremely practical ancient philosophy with people all around the world. So are you ready to rise to the good life?